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Buckingham Palace

Ms. Angelina Jolie was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty presented her with the Insignia of an Honorary Dame Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George.

His Excellency the Hon. Paul de Jersey was received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon his appointment as Governor of Queensland.

Mrs. de Jersey was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr. Marc Harrison was received by The Queen when Her Majesty decorated him with the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by the Right Reverend David Conner (Register of the Most Noble Order of the Garter) at the Funeral of the Right Reverend Michael Scott-Joynt (formerly Prelate of the Most Noble Order of the Garter) which was held in Winchester Cathedral this morning.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex were represented by Colonel Alastair Bruce of Crionaich.

The Princess Royal was represented by the Reverend Peter Galloway.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were represented by Mr. Nigel Atkinson.

By command of The Queen, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) received His Excellency Dr. Chrisantha Nonis at St. James’s Palace this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in London.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, this morning held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Gordon’s School, West End, to mark the restoration of the statue of Major General Gordon, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Dame Sarah Goad).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Carers Trust, this morning held Britain’s Best Breakfast at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, President, later attended the One Hundred and Seventy Fifth Anniversary prize day at the Royal School Haslemere, Farnham Lane, Haslemere, and was received by Commander Susan Lochner (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

The Princess Royal this afternoon rededicated the boathouse and named a lifeboat CLAIRE AND DAVID DELVES at Ramsgate Lifeboat Station, Addington Street, Ramsgate, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Viscount De L’Isle).

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester today visited the Poppies in the Moat Installation at HM Tower of London.

His Royal Highness, Patron, British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association, and Her Royal Highness this afternoon met the cyclists completing Soldier Ride UK at HM Tower of London.